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Abraham Baldwin
| November 22, 1754 |
Abraham Baldwin born, North Guilford, Connecticut
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Abraham Baldwin |
| February 25, 1784 |
Georgia grants 40,000 acres to form a state college. The men on the board include John Houstoun, James Habersham, William Few, Joseph Clay, William Houstoun, Nathan Brownson and Abraham Baldwin
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John Houstoun, Patriot |
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Abraham Baldwin |
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William Few |
| February 13, 1786 |
First board meeting for University of Georgia. Abramham Baldwin selected as president
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University of Georgia, Athens (UGA) |
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Abraham Baldwin |
| February 10, 1787 |
Georgia Assembly appoints William Pierce, William Few, Abraham Baldwin, George Walton, William Houstoun and Nathaniel Pendleton as delegates to the Federal Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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William Pierce |
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George Walton
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Abraham Baldwin |
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William Few |
| June 11, 1787 |
Abraham Baldwin arrives at the Constitutional Convention
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Abraham Baldwin |
| July 14, 1787 |
James Gunn, Abraham Baldwin and James Jackson visit William Bartram's home in Philadelphia
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William Bartram |
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James Jackson |
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Abraham Baldwin |
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James Gunn |
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James Jackson |
| September 17, 1787 |
Signed by Abraham Baldwin and William Few of Georgia, the drafts for the Constitution are sent to Congress in preparation for ratification by the states.
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Georgia, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution
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Abraham Baldwin |
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William Few |
| October 10, 1787 |
William Pierce arrives in Savannah with the Constitution, a copy of the congressinal resolution and letters from Abraham Baldwin and William Few to Governor George Mathews, which he transmits to the governor. |
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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Abraham Baldwin |
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William Few |
| March 4, 1789 |
James Gunn and William Few begin service as Georgia's first U. S. Senators. Abraham Baldwin, James Jackson and George Mathews begin service in the U. S. House of Representatives.
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Abraham Baldwin |
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James Gunn |
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William Few |
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James Jackson |
| April 3, 1789 |
George Washington is inaugurated as the first chief executive of the United States. Georgians Abraham Baldwin, James Jackson, and James Gunn are in attendance.
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Abraham Baldwin |
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James Gunn |
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George Washington |
| December 7, 1801 |
Abraham Baldwin elected President pro tem of the U. S. Senate. |
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Abraham Baldwin |
| December 13, 1802 |
Abraham Baldwin's last day as President pro tem of the U. S. Senate |
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Abraham Baldwin |
| May 11, 1803 |
Baldwin County created
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Creation of Georgia Counties
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Baldwin County, Georgia |
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Abraham Baldwin |
| March 4, 1807 |
Abraham Baldwin dies, Washington, D.C.
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Abraham Baldwin |
Studying theology at Yale University, it was only natural for Abraham Baldwin to join the Connecticut Brigade stationed at West Point as a chaplain in 1777. Baldwin, who was a Connecticut native and Congregationalist, served as non-denominational minister and educator to the men of his brigade, one of four charged with defending the important Continental naval base at West Point. The English felt that West Point was so well guarded that they never tried to attack from their stronghold in New York City.
After the war he became a lawyer, then moved to Wilkes County, Georgia. He was a strong advocate of education, as was Governor Lyman Hall. Although approved during the administration of John Houstoun, it was Hall who asked Baldwin to serve on the state university committee.
Becoming involved in politics, Baldwin journeyed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to serve in the waning days of the Continental Congress. He joined the Constitutional Convention, also in Philadelphia, where he played a pivotal role in the formation of the two branches of Congress.
With the formation of the new government Baldwin was elected to the House of Representatives and later served in the U. S. Senate.
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